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Thanks very much Nick (and others who commented). I'll return the wheel today to give the LBS the opportunity to rectify their mistake. Everyone has a bad day, though unfortunately they have had a few of those with me over the past 6 months or so. If they don't get it right, will look for someone in Northern suburbs of CPT. Thanks again. Cheers.

Thanks Mtree. I looked at the frame and brakes, think that the scraping is spokes rubbing against each other where they cross? Will do a few more gentle km's to get to 100 and then take back. Thanks for confirming that this is normal, but LBS should have pre-advised me, which makes this frustrating.

Hi guys. Advice please. I had my rear carbon wheel rebuilt with new set of spokes. Road bike. Went for a ride today and after about 10km there was a scraping noise, mostly when climbing. I later stopped and found some of the spokes were not tight and rattling (also when I rode over slight bumps in the road). Contacted the LBS who said this is because the spokes were still settling in and was told to bring wheel in to be tightened. I was not advised of this when I collected the wheel after the build. Based on this logic, all new bikes sold would need to be brought back... or are wheels properly tensioned at the factory? Is this correct; sounds odd? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks.

Thanks very much Jehosefat. That confirms what I was told by another this week-end. It is a relief, as I was worried the Lux inverter would be 'screaming' or pop anytime it got close to 5KW. That extra 3KW allowance is peace of mind in case anyone switches on one appliance too many (of the essentials). Have revised my layout for which plugs to put via inverter. Thanks again to the guys on this forum who gave me useful info. Just waiting for stock now. Cheers.

Thanks Frosty. I'll read through bit later. I'm looking at the Lux SNA5000. Happy to go easy during load shedding, but after that I don't want to be limited. I want all plugs on essentials, so I can choose what I want to use for 10min depending on needs. Seems crazy to then still be limited after load shedding.

Hi guys. I have a technical question. If I opt for the 5kva with 1 x 5.12wkh battery (no pv's), I understand that during load shedding I'm limited to using certain appliances only at the same time, up to eg 5000 watts combined (1c battery). My question is...if there is no load shedding, can I run more than this...ie can I run eg 7000watts at the same time as I do now when using normal Eskom power? Or, does all power have to still go through the inverter and I'm limited to 5000 even though there is no load shedding? My non-essentials will be stove, geyser, pool-pump. During non-load shedding, I want to be able to use microwave, kettle, airfryer etc which are all on the essentials - at the same time? Guidance would be appreciated.

Hi Frosty. Lux sna5000 is on the shopping list.

Thanks for reply. Sunsynk, pity... it's R10k more than the others I was looking at.

Hi Gr3mlin131. What brand and model inverter is this? Screen display is quite informative - many other inverters require the app to see this info?

Thanks for reply i24. However, thanks to Hairy & Frosty (and a mate of mine) I've been convinced Lithium-ion LiPO4 is the way to go. I'm waiting on stock, but am opting for the Lux SNA5k hybrid inverter and a 5KW 1C battery - either the Shoto or the new Hina Hi-5 (which is new tech sodium-ion, which is apparently better and safer than Lithium?). I'll decide when stock options arrive. I'll add panels later, possibly, but should be able to manage since I've got a solar geyser.

😄. Hey Hairy, heavy is fine...not planning on doing squats with them. Just want to get through say 3 years, then if City of CT has not implemented a solution, or if things get worse, then will go lithium and solar.

Thanks again Frosty. Interesting reading. Will explore further, especially wrt positioning if I still opt for lead acid as the space I have is in a cupboard (might have to remove the doors as seems these batteries need ventilation). Cheers

Thanks. Will check that forum.

Hi Frost. Bit wary of lithium. Besides the crazy cost, concerned of fire risk as will be installed in the house. After say 3 years if batteries last that long, will review replacement options as I'm sure technology will have improved.